January 1 st , yes this is the date popularly known as, the New Year's Day. Being the first day of the New Year, New Year's Day has its own significance. Many believe that if the New Year's Day is clear, the harvest will be good, whereas if the trees are covered with frost, the year ahead will be good. On the contrary if there is thick fog, people will die and there will be a spread of epidemic. Moreover, it is believed that with whatever we begin our New Year's Day will predict the coming year. Take for instance; if one starts it with prayers, the year ahead will go smooth with religious works. History of New Year's Day Initially the Romans celebrated the New Year's Day in the month of March but later it was changed to January 1 st by Julius Caesar. It was done to honor the Roman God “Janus” , after whom January was named. Janus was depicted by two faces, one looking back to the old year and one looking ahead to the New Year. New Year's Day Celebrations New York: New Year's Day Celebrations in New York include the famous ball dropping from Times Square as the clock strikes 12 at midnight. Referred as, the “ big apple ”, this tradition is famous worldwide. Scotland: “First Footing ” is the custom followed on the New Year's Day in Scotland. It's believed that the first person over the threshold on the New Year's Day, i.e., on January 1 st will dictate the luck brought to the particular house in the New Year. Netherlands: New Year's Day celebrations in Netherlands and other European countries include massive fireworks and feasting around. United States: United States has its own way to celebrate the New Year's Day. “ Tournament of Roses Parade ” and “ Orange Bowl Game ” are the events organized on the New Year's Day in United States. Wishing you a very happy and prosperous New Year, Travour offers you New Year Tours around the world along with online information on New Year Celebrations and New Year's Day. Visit the following pages to know more about the New Year Celebrations: - New Year Celebrations  » New Year Greeting Cards  » New Year's Eve  » New Year Resolutions  » Happy New Year 2008  » New Year Toasts  » New Year Gifts  » New Year Gift Ideas  » New Year Shopping  » New Year History  » New Year Wishes  » New Year Countdown  » New Year Poems  » New Year Favors  » New Year SMS Messages  » New Year Horoscope  » New Year Calendar 2008  » New Year Decorations  » New Year Flowers  » New Year Fireworks  » New Year's Eve Concerts  » New Year's Day  » New Year's Recipes  » New Year Baby  » New Year Eve's Wedding  » New Year Quotes  » New Year Traditions  » Things to Do on New Year's Eve  » Saying Happy New Year Wishing you a very happy and prosperous New Year World Cruises  » Cruise Destinations  » Caribbean Cruises  » Disney Cruises  » Holiday Cruises  » Carnival Cruises  » Celebrity Cruises  » Cruise Styles  » Princess Cruises  » Silver Sea Cruises  » World Cruise Lines Sponsored Links Tourism in Thailand Holidays around the World China and Hong Kong Singapore Hotels Hub Tour to London Tours to United States Real India Flights Hotels Tours African Safari Kenya Tourism in Mauritius Kenya Wild Safari Tanzania Tours Hub Tourism in Maldives Vacations in Egypt Goa Maps of India